Research Themes
Chemistry research at Warwick
Our fundamental research pushes boundaries in all major fields of Chemistry. Through collaborations with the wider science community and industry, our applied work aims to tackle huge global issues from antimicrobial resistance, to solar energy harvesting, and sustainable materials.
Chemical, Structural and Synthetic Biology
Developing highly interdisciplinary molecular and analytical approaches to understanding and exploiting biological systems for drug discovery, food security and industrial biotechnology.
Latest news
Solving the puzzle of polymer-ice binding for cryopreservation
Scientists able to see how potential cancer treatment reacts in single cell
Materials and Polymers
From solid-state inorganic materials to soft matter, real-world applications span catalysis, photovoltaics, ferroelectrics, petroadditives for cleaner fuel, personal care and medicine.
Latest news
Prof. Gibson on 'antifreeze-fish' inspired ERC research
Plastisphere and polymer-degrading bacteria, in Guardian
Cancer research EUTOPIA PhD Student joins Dr Ahmed Eissa
Measurement and Modelling
Original experimental measurements, theory and simulations underpin advances in electrochemistry, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, surface analysis and computational chemistry.
Latest news
Competing quantum interactions allow single molecules to stand up
'Self-writing' code learns quantum chemistry
Chemistry joins synthetic diamond Prosperity Partnership
Synthesis and Catalysis
Innovative molecular design and advanced synthetic methodology reinforces multi-disciplinary research addressing grand challenges around energy, health and materials.